Via the Great Lakes JETAA:

Institution: Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit
Location: Detroit, MI
Education: 4-year degree
Deadline: not listed

1. Background on the Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit:

In 1993, as a result of the growing number of Japanese residents and businesses in Michigan and Ohio, the Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit was established. Consulate surveys indicate that there is now a combined total of 900 Japanese owned facilities in Michigan and Ohio. The current two-state population of Japanese nationals exceeds 18,000.

Important consulate missions include: providing support and service to local Japanese nationals, promoting trade and business development between Japan and the U.S., and strengthening U.S.-Japan relations and mutual understanding through various local economic, educational and cultural activities and exchanges.

2. Available Position (Full-time):
Research Analyst in the Political/Economic Affairs Section

3. Main Responsibilities:
Assistance in consulate efforts to strengthen U.S-Japan trade and investment within the states of Ohio and Michigan; duties include:
gathering, organizing and analyzing information on relevant economic and political issues in the states; administering the consulate’s annual Japanese Direct Investment Survey.
drafting speeches and official correspondence for the Consul General and Deputy Consul General;

4. Requirements:

• Four-year university degree;
• Ability to research, analyze and communicate political and economic topics;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Access; Photoshop and mapping software experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

For full details and to apply, see original posting on the Consulate-General’s website.